October 2025 - Family of Faith Resources
"Family of Faith" Resources (Grades 1-6)
2025-26
Next Parent/Student Session (Attend one with your child):
OCTOBER SESSIONS:
Tuesday, October 7 @ 5PM OR 7PM
Thursday, October 9 @ 5PM OR 7PM
Location: Church
Location: Church
Link to our 2025-26 Calendar:
Does your child have special needs? Email us at specialed@sjecmff.org for tools, tips and more!
October 2025
GETTING STARTED:
We know our "Family of Faith" program may be a new model for some families. We want you to feel comfortable with the material and to succeed in growing in the faith as a family. To that end, please look over the materials below that are designed to assist you in our "Family of Faith" program.
CLICK HERE to view our practical guide to getting started in the Family of Faith program.
MONTHLY RESOURCES
Looking for Grade-Level guidance to engage your child on their level? Look no further! Click the links below for access to several resources for those participating in our "Family of Faith" program (Grades 1-6).
OCTOBER 2025 Resources:
OCTOBER GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE:
This guide will provide you with an overview of the activities in each lesson, grade-level suggestions and more.
CLICK HERE FOR THE OCTOBER SUPPORT GUIDE
"Words to Know" Matching Activity:Grades 1-2: CLICK HEREGrades 3-6: CLICK HERE
Prayer Card Cut-Outs (Basic Family Prayers):
OCTOBER GOOGLE FORM:
GRADE 1 LEVEL MASS: SUNDAY, 10/5 AT 10AMLevel 1 Activity Sheet (to be handed in when you enter the church): CLICK HERE
GRADE 2 LEVEL MASS: SUNDAY, 10/19 AT 10AMLevel 2 Activity Sheet (to be handed in when you enter the church): CLICK HERE
From our October Session...
Parent Handout (ENGLISH) - CLICK HERE
Parent Questions (English) - CLICK HERE
Parent Handout (SPANISH) - CLICK HERE
Parent Questions (SPANISH) - CLICK HERE
Seven Sacraments Song for Kids
"Your Grace Is Enough" - Matt Maher
SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM
*At the 10AM Mass we have a Children's Liturgy of the Word, where children are invited to move to the auditorium for the readings, a homily and prayers of the faithful on their level following the opening prayer. They return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (There are some Sundays when, instead of leaving, the children may stay in the church and the priest will call the children forward for a homily that will be geared toward them).
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Welcome Back! (And welcome to our new families!)
Below are some resources for September to help get you started in our "Family of Faith" program for Grades 1-6!
Basic Family Prayers
Print out this two-page sheet (cardstock would be great) and have the children cut out each prayer. Put them in your family prayer corner so the children can easily access them and practice these important Catholic prayers.
Please click the link below to access our Basic Family Prayers:
BASIC FAMILY PRAYERS
Introduction Video: The Domestic Church
Below is a short video that Sophia Institute has recommended for this year about the family as the Domestic Church. To learn more, see the video below:
SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM
*At the 10AM Mass we have a Children's Liturgy of the Word, where children are invited to move to the auditorium for the readings, a homily and prayers of the faithful on their level following the opening prayer. They return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (There are some Sundays when, instead of leaving, the children may stay in the church and the priest will call the children forward for a homily that will be geared toward them).
"LET'S TRUST IN JESUS!" VIDEO
(VBC 2025 THEME SONG)
CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
LET'S TRUST IN JESUS! - MUSIC VIDEO LINK
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